Nektar (en. Nectar)
/nɛkˈtɑːr/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sweet liquid produced by flowers, used by insects and other animals as food.
Bees collect nectar from flowers.
Ang mga bubuyog ay kumukuha ng nektar mula sa mga bulaklak.
A drink often made from fruit and may have other ingredients.
I ordered a mango nectar at the restaurant.
Umorder ako ng nektar na gawa sa mangga sa restawran.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'nectar', referring to the drink of the gods.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nectar of the gods
An extremely delicious or delightful thing.
nektar ng mga diyos
Related Words
flower
A part of a plant that typically has petals, forming fruits and seeds.
bulaklak
bee
An insect known for collecting nectar from flowers.
bubuyog
Slang Meanings
thick sweetness
The nectar from the mango fruit is so delicious, it's like just the right amount of thick sweetness.
Ang nektar sa bunga ng mangga ay sobrang masarap, para siyang tamang-tama ang siksik na tamis.
sweet juice
When I drink nectar, I feel so happy because of the sweetness.
Pag umiinom ako ng nektar, parang ang saya saya ko dahil sa tamis.
unparalleled joy
For me, the taste of nectar brings an unparalleled joy, especially when it's hot outside.
Para sa akin, ang lasa ng nektar ay may walang kapantay na saya, lalo na kapag mainit ang panahon.